You don’t have to travel far to have fun this March Break! Visit your local Huron County Library branch where you’re sure to find some fun activities for the whole family!
Here is a round-up of what’s on next week:
The Great March Break Lego Giveaway: Drop into your local branch anytime during the March Break to guess how many Lego pieces are in the jar. Write your guess on a ballot for a chance to win the entire set up Lego. There is a set to win at each of our 12 branches.
March Break Match-up: We are pitting some of our favourite children’s book series against each other! You alone can help your favourite books make it to the finals! Get started by downloading this sheet or pick one up from any library branch Write the number of the series you like best from each pair and repeat the process until you have picked the book series that you think should win. Return this sheet to your local branch by March 18 and watch our Facebook page for the results!
North Team
Alice Munro Branch, Wingham:
- Drop in during regular branch hours to have fun with the button maker, make a wind spiral craft, and play games.
- Enjoy an amazing magic show and balloon artistry with Eric on Wednesday, March 15. Registration required.
Blyth Branch:
- Drop in during regular branch hours to have fun with the button maker, make a wind spiral craft, and play games.
Howick Branch:
- Drop in during regular branch hours to have fun with the button maker, make a wind spiral craft, and play games.
East Team
Brussels Branch:
- PROGRAM FULL: The BarryO Kidshow brings ventriloquism, juggling and a little bit of magic to the Brussels Branch on Wednesday, March 15.
Seaforth Branch:
- PROGRAM FULL: The BarryO Kidshow brings ventriloquism, juggling and a little bit of magic to the Seaforth Branch on Wednesday, March 15.
Central Team
Clinton Branch:
- Monday, March 13, 2-4 p.m.: Drop in for STEAM play – try out Ozobots, Sphero, Kano and Cubelets
- Tuesday, March 14, 1-3 p.m.: Drop-in craft – plant some seeds for your spring garden
- Wednesday, March 15, 2-4 p.m.: Enjoy a fun afternoon playing board games
- Thursday, March 16, 1-3 p.m.: Let’s get creative with Lego play
- Friday, March 17, 1-3 p.m.: Switch fun – play a game on the big screen. Spots are limited for this program, so be sure to register ahead by calling 519-482-3673 or emailing clintonlibrary@huroncounty.ca
Zurich Branch:
- Monday, March 13, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Bingo Fun – Play a game with friends and family. Spots are limited for this program, so be sure to register ahead by calling 519-236-4965 or emailing zurichlibrary@huroncounty.ca
- Tuesday, March 14, 1-3 p.m.: Let’s get creative with Lego play
- Wednesday, March 15, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Steam Play – Try Ozobots, Sphero, Kano and Cubelets
- Thursday, March 16, 2-4 p.m.: Enjoy a fun afternoon playing board games
- Friday, March 17, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Drop-in craft: Plant seeds for your spring garden
South Team
Exeter Branch:
- Monday, March 13, 10:30-11:30 a.m.: Try Ozobots, Sphero, Kano, Cubelets and more!
- Tuesday, March 14, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Lego my Library – drop in all day
- Wednesday, March 15, 10-11 a.m.: Storytime with Cheryl and Megan
- Thursday, March 16, 1-3 p.m.: Button Maker Madness
- Friday, March 17, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Drop-in craft: St. Patrick’s Day
- Saturday, March 18, 1:30-3 p.m.: Maple Mania – Taffy on ice with Iceculture and Sumit
- Saturday, March 18, 3-4 p.m.: Maple Mania – Birds of Prey – registration required
Hensall Branch:
- Tuesday, March 14, 2-6 p.m.: Playdoh Palooza
- Wednesday, March 15, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.: Playdoh Palooza
- Thursday, March 16, 2-6 p.m.: Playdoh Palooza
- Friday, March 17, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.: St. Patrick’s Day craft
- Saturday, March 18, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.: Maple Mania – Taffy on ice with Iceculture and Sumit
Kirkton Branch:
- Monday, March 13, 3-7 p.m.: Button Maker Monday
- Tuesday, March 14, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.: Playdoh Palooza
- Thursday, March 16, 3-7 p.m.: St. Patrick’s Day craft
- Saturday, March 18, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.: Lego my Library
West Team
Bayfield Branch:
Goderich Branch:
Registration is required for all events listed below. Please call 519-524-9261 or email goderichlibrary@huroncounty.ca. Taste of Huron Maple Mania events on March 18 have separate online registration linked below.
- Monday, March 13, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.: Tallest Structure – Who can build the highest tower? This program will challenge kids to build a structure using only toothpicks & marshmallows.
- Tuesday, March 14, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.: Egg Drop – Can you make a carrier for an egg that will survive a drop from different heights?
- Wednesday, March 15, 2-3 p.m.: Book Bingo – An afternoon of fun for the whole family! Adult accompaniment is required. All Ages.
- Thursday, March 16, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.: Wax Paper Lantern – Get creative making beautiful wax-paper lanterns.
- Friday, March 17, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.: Sink or Swim – Kids will use craft materials to create a boat and put it to the test to see how it holds up in a tub of water.
- Saturday, March 18, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.: Maple Cookie decorating – registration through Taste of Huron required.
- Saturday, March 18, 2-3 p.m.: For the Love of Reptiles – registration through Taste of Huron required.
